The Thriller Zone

On today's 171st episode of The Thriller Zone , New York Times Bestselling author Mark Greaney discusses his latest book, The Chaos Agent. As Mark and I catch up, we reminisce about our previous interactions, as he explains his decision to incorporate the slow burn and tension in his latest thriller that allows readers to delve deeper into the protagonist's character. We also delve into the topic...

On today's 170th episode of The Thriller Zone , host David Temple and Nick Petrie discuss various topics related to Nick's book 'The Price You Pay'. They talk about personal updates, then delve into the opening scene of the book and the significance of the epigraph. They also explore the characters of Lewis and June Cassidy and the inspiration behind Peter Ash and the theme of PTSD. The conversati...

On today's 169th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to introduce you to New York Times Bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz. If you're an Orphan X fan, you're going to join our deep dive in that series. Gregg shares insights into crafting a successful series and the journey of writing a long-running character. The conversation also delves into the role of artificial intelligence in the creative a...

On today’s 168th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews James Grady , a renowned crime writer, and author of the classic spy thriller, Six Days of the Condor. James discusses his writing journey and the inspiration behind his latest book, The Smoke in Our Eyes , a book that’s available now. He also shares insights into the transition from writing novels to screenwriting, plus t...

In this 167th episode of The Thriller Zone, host Dave Temple interviews John Lindstrom, a movie & television star turned debut author. Lindstrom discusses his journey from acting to writing, including his experience writing screenplays and the lessons he learned about storytelling. He also shares the challenges he faced in writing his first book and the importance of authenticity in storytelli...

On today's 166th episode of The Thriller Zone, as we launch February here in Season SIX, we're thrilled to welcome New York Times Bestselling Author Terry Hayes, the author of the epic novel I AM PILGRIM. In this conversation, host David Temple interviews Terry Hayes about his book 'The Year of the Locust' as well as many of his upcoming projects. The conversation begins with a warm welcome and in...

On today’s episode 165th episode of The Thriller Zone I’m happy to introduce you to a long-time fan and friend of our show, Mr. Terrence McCauley. He kicks off SEASON SIX with a discussion about his latest thriller CHICAGO 63, a fictional account of a plot to assassinate President Kennedy. As a bit of history, Terrence is an award-winning novelist, a member of various writer associations, and on t...

Yes, although this is THE BRAND NEW SEASON SIX, kicking off 2024, we are offering this BOUCHERCON REPLAY which was recorded at The Bouchercon Convention in San Diego last summer. Some are legends, while others are legends in the making. Either way, six of the authors in the Atria Mystery Bus/Simon & Schuster family, have come together for brief conversations, face-to-face, with me to talk abou...

In this 163rd and FINAL episode of 2023's podcast The Thriller Zone, David & Tammy Temple discuss their top 10 books, films, and TV shows of the year. The dynamic duo begin by introducing the show by setting the holiday mood. Next, they dive into their top 10 lists, starting with their favorite Television Shows and favorite Feature Films. Tammy also brings up favorite documentaries of the year...

The Thriller Zone Podcast Episode Synopsis On this exciting episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes author Todd Goldberg to discuss his latest novel, "Gangsters Don't Die." David introduces Todd as one of the funniest, most engaging, and educated authors to ever grace the podcast. They dive into a variety of topics, including Todd's prolific writing career, his fascination with ga...

Hello and welcome to the 161st episode of The Thriller Zone. Today marks the next to the last time an author will appear on this podcast in 2023. I’m your host David Temple and our guest is a member of our RISING STAR MONTH . Steve Stratton is an author I’ve followed for nearly two years, and today I’m excited to present his new thriller, SHADOW SANCTION, the latest in the Lance Bear Wolf Series....

On today's 160th episode of The Thriller Zone , I'm happy to spend some time with debut author Steve Urszenyi as we discuss his thriller novel, Perfect Shot. Sure, we cover his experience as a writer, but be sure to listen as he shares the story behind the breathtaking opening scene, plus his reasoning behind and the process of choosing a female protagonist Alexandre Martel. As you may guess, we l...

On today's 159th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm very excited to welcome Jack Stewart, author of UNKNOWN RIDER. Yes, Jack grew up dreaming of being a TOPGUN pilot, after seeing the movie that nearly catapulted Tom Cruise's career into orbit. But it was more than that; it was a love and passion for flying. Anyhow, we learn all about that in the show. And a whole lot more. So kick back and relax,...

Welcome to the 158th episode of The Thriller Zone Podcast, where we delve into the minds of the greatest crime and thriller fiction authors of our time. Today, we have the immense pleasure of sitting down with the legendary Patricia Cornwell, the mastermind behind the gripping Kay Scarpetta series. From her humble beginnings as a computer analyst to becoming a best-selling author, Cornwell's journ...

On today's 157th episode of The Thriller Zone, and in celebration of Women Thriller Writers Month, I'm happy to introduce you to M. M. DeLuca. Marjorie has written a new suspense thriller with a literary influence I think you'll enjoy. It's called The Night Side, and on today's show, we discuss how she got started, how she was discovered, and what she plans to do with this newfound fame. I'm confi...

On today's 156th episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome International Bestselling & New York Times Bestselling author, Tess Gerritsen, as we launch NOVEMBER WOMEN THRILLER WRITERS MONTH ! To many, Tess is a household name, what with her Rizzoli and Isles Detective Series, a number of books that generated a hit television series, as well as many other series of books. Her newest thriller, The...

On today's 155th episode of The Thriller Zone, we're happy to provide a Bonus REPLAY of an earlier pre-recorded session with our friend and New York Times Bestselling author Mark Greaney. Learn more about Mark and his books at MarkGreaneyBooks.com As always stay in touch with us at TheThrillerZone.com , follow us on X @thethrillerzone and drop a note at thethrillerzone@gmail.com  Cheers, David Tem...

Today's 154th episode of The Thriller Zone is a BONUS REPLAY, featuring #1 New York Times Bestselling author David Ellis. David has written a stunning psychological thriller called LOOK CLOSER, and today we talk about it. Learn more about David at DavidEllis.com The Thriller Zone promises to wrap 2024 in a BIG way...Stay Tuned! Questions? Just write us at "thethrillerzone@gmail.com" Mentioned in t...

On today's 153rd BONUS episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to welcome our friend Eric Bishop to the podcast. Eric joins us to discuss his latest thriller, the novella entitled RANSOMED DAUGHTER. He is also the author of The Body Man, a full-length novel that was originally published through an independent publisher. While Eric's new thriller may be short and sweet, he manages to pack a lot of...

Today we kick off October with our 152nd episode of The Thriller Zone, where we welcome super agent Mark Gottlieb. Mark is the Vice-President of Trident Media Group and is a highly-ranked literary agent in overall deals and other individual categories. He is actively building his client list of authors using that same initiative and insight for identifying talented writers. Mark works directly wit...

On today's 151st episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to welcome Joe Kenda, the original Homicide Hunter, for a return visit to our show. You see, last time we spoke, Joe was promoting his True Crime non-fiction book KILLER TRIGGERS. This time, Joe's back to talk about his thriller fiction debut, ALL IS NOT FORGIVEN. Joe is a retired Colorado Springs Police Department detective lieutenant who w...

On today's 150th episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome Lou Berney to discuss his latest thriller DARK RIDE. Here are what a few notable authors (and one podcast host) has to say about this heart-wrenching thriller. Don Winslow calls it " REMARKABLE !"  TJ Newman calls it " BRILLIANT !"  Lisa Unger calls it " BREATHLESS !"  Kent Krueger calls it " DYNAMITE !"  SA Cosby calls it " Lou's best work...

On today's 149th episode, we feature SIX authors of various stature. Some are legends. Others, legends in the making. Either way, six of the authors in the Atria Mystery Bus/Simon & Schuster family, have come together for brief conversations, face-to-face, with me to talk about their latest works at the Bouchercon 23 event in San Diego, California. The featured authors include: Chris Hauty, I....

On today's 148th episode of The Thriller Zone, we're thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills. Kyle is the superb author who took over the Vince Flynn legacy series of the Mitch Rapp stories. And today he speaks about his latest thriller CODE RED, and how he plans to hand off the series to another iconic author, Don Bentley. If you're a fan of military-themed thrillers, the...

On today's 147th episode of The Thriller Zone, I could not be more stoked to welcome the legendary Hollywood Writer/Producer and New York Times Bestselling Author Lee Goldberg. There are talented guys who aren't always nice. And there are nice guys who aren't always talented. Then you meet someone like Lee who is both super talented and couldn't be nicer. Bonus? He has some of the best writing adv...